The Federal Government has assured of the safety of Nigerians in Ukraine.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Government made the assurance in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by the Spokesperson, Fracisca Omaluyi.
The FG says the Embassy in Ukraine is taking necessary measures to keep Nigerians in the country safe and would facilitate the evacuation of those who wish to leave as soon as the airports are opened.
The statement reads: “The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with surprise, reports of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been reassured by the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine of the safety of Nigerians in that country and measures being undertaken to keep them safe and facilitate the evacuation of those who wish to leave.
“The Federal Government wishes to assure the families with loved ones in Ukraine that as soon as the airports in the country are opened, it would assist in facilitating the evacuation of Nigerians who are willing to leave.
“In the meantime, the Nigerian Mission has confirmed that military action by the Russians has been confined to military installations”.
